Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs OnePlus Nord 5

Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) front and back in Navy

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Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)

₹39,999

Was ₹30,899 24 day(s) ago

OnePlus Nord 5 Front and Back Marble Sands

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OnePlus Nord 5

₹31,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 888Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Display6.4", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.83", AMOLED, 144 Hz
Camera12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP50MP+8MP/50MP
Battery4500 mAh6800 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB

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Recommended ForDesign and Build QualityPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Gaming and Main Camera

General

ColorsGraphite, Navy, LavenderDry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray
LaunchJuly 05, 2023July 08, 2025
AvailabilityJuly 05, 2023July 09, 2025
Launch Price₹49,999₹31,999

Display

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR
Size6.4 inches6.83 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1272 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2800 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.8:9
Pixel Per Inch403 ppi450 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+1.5K
Peak Brightness1200 nits1800 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)

Weight177 grams211 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 7i
BackPlasticGlass
SideAluminium FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

Chipset BrandQualcommQualcomm
Chipset NameSnapdragon 888Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 660Adreno 735
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UIOxygenOS
OS Updates(Years)4 year4 year

Main Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

Camera Resolution12 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP8 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto HDR, LED Flash, PanoramaHDR, LED Fash, Panorama
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Videogyro-EIS, HDR10+gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

Front Camera Resolution32 MP50 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleWide
FeaturesHDRFace Unlock, Panorama, Portrait
Video1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30/60fps

Battery

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

Capacity4500 mAh6800 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Polymer
Wireless Chargingtrue
Charging Speed25 w80 w

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTEGSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G

Connectivity

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.35.4
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear MotorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
AI FeaturesAI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer